Life to Eagle Seminar

Seminar Objectives Review the requirements for Eagle rank Discuss the Eagle Scout Service Project Look at the Eagle application process Discuss the Eagle Court of Honor Answer any questions from Scouts & Parents Understand your time commitment

Eagle Requirements Active in your Troop Demonstrate Scout Spiri t Merit Badges Leadership Position Eagle Service Projec t Scoutmaster Conference Complete Eagle Board of Review All requirements except the Board of Review must be completed prior to 18th birthday!

Eagle Requirements 1. Be active in your troop, crew, for a period of at least six months after you have achieved the rank of Life Scout.

Eagle Requirements 2. Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your daily life. List on your Eagle Scout Rank Application the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf, including parents/guardians, religious, educational, and employer references.

Eagle Requirements 3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges -10 more than you already have.

13 Required Merit Badges Environmental Science or Sustainability Family Life Communications Camping Cooking First Aid Personal Fitness Citizenship in the Community Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Personal Management Swimming or Hiking or Cycling Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving

-Several merit badges require specific, extended periods of time to complete. 13 Required Merit Badges

4. While a Life Scout, serve actively in your unit for a period of six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility. List only those positions served after your Life board of review date.

Leadership Position Sr. Patrol Leader Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Troop Guide Instructor Den Chief Troop Historian Leave no Trace Trainer Positions Include:

Leadership Position Positions Include: Troop Scribe Troop Librarian Troop Quartermaster Jr. Asst. Scoutmaster Chaplain Aide Troop Webmaster Troop OA Representativ e

5. While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community. (The project must benefit an organization other than Boy Scouting.) A project proposal must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your unit leader and unit committee, and the council or district before you start. You must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook in meeting this requirement.

6. Take part in a Scoutmaster Conference

7. Successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review.

In preparation for your board of review, Prepare and attach to your Eagle Scout Rank Application statement of your ambitions and life purpose. A listing of positions held in your religious institution, school, camp, community, or other organizations, during which you demonstrated leadership skills. Include honors and awards received during this service.. Eagle Board of Review

Scheduled after all requirements complete and Council verifies records. Scheduled & Conducted by North Star District Advancement Committee Troop Committee Members Participate

Eagle Board of Review Scout expected to be in full Scout uniform It is not a retest of knowledge or skills but a confirmation of the candidate’s character

Eagle Board of Review Eagle date of rank is date Board of Review is passed. Important for earning Eagle Palms

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Eagle Court of Honor Special ceremony to recognize only Eagle Scout Conducted only after National approval weeks after Board of Review Planned and carried out by Troop and Parents There is no required format - tailor to please Scouts and parents

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